Job Description

*This posting will be used to hire 4 positions*
Senior Research Assistants are normally graduate students, or University of Winnipeg undergraduate students, employed to assist in the execution and evaluation of research projects in their area of study. The positions may oversee Research Assistants in areas such as the use of proper techniques, analysis, and documentation.
Senior Research Assistants work under the general supervision or direction of more senior researchers or faculty members, and are expected to exercise judgment in prioritizing, planning and organizing their own work within defined parameters.
Position Overview:
The successful applicant will work with interdisciplinary research team to organize, plan, conduct psycho-educational research on developing learning and wellness strategies for caregivers and children. The work will be divided into preparing materials and supporting the implementation of strategies in communities around Manitoba.
Duties:

• Coordinate TOYBOX project with input from the executive director, senior project development team, professoriate mentors and steering committee.
• Prepare curricular materials for the TOYBOX (require or be willing to learn Manitoba education curriculum knowledge, child development expertise and/or skills in research methods).
• Design and edit strategies for email, social media and website dissemination, and contribute to TOYBOX advocacy.
• Organize tasks and plan/participate in events for community dissemination.
• Learn, practice, and implement assessments and test children.
• Complete computer tasks using Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom-with internet access and cameras on, while attending on-line meetings.
• Attend meetings in person on the University of Winnipeg campus.
• Facilitate meetings and programs with excellent communication skills and work well with a broad range of university affiliates and community members.
• Complete tasks independently under fixed and extreme deadlines.
• Accommodate flexible working hours on weekends, evenings and in locations across Manitoba.
• Implement knowledge of psychology research design, educational pedagogy, and graphics design as applicable.
• Write reports and create other materials (e.g., graphics related) as applicable.
• Other tasks of a similar nature as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in progress in Developmental Studies, Education, or Psychology, and/or some required experience completed with the TOYBOX project.
• Proficient communication in the English language (spoken/written) is required.
• Previous artistic graphics design is an asset.
• Knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
• Experience working with parents and children is an asset.
• Lift and carry materials up to 10 lbs.
• Successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal record check and child abuse registry check.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The period of work will be from September 30, 2025 - August 31, 2026, and the estimated total hours of work will be 0-200 hours.
Note: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit.
Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted remotely and in person.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact .
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